Introduction
In this section we will explain the process of support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities. We know families will be at different stages in their journey along the graduated response pathway so you may know exactly what you are looking for.
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Education, Health and Care plans
The process of support for children and young people who have significant special educational needs and disabilities
Advice and support
Information on what SEND is and the support that an EHC plan provides
What are Special Educational Needs?How will I know if a child or young person has Special Educational Needs?Who can support you when navigating SEN support?What support can having an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan) provide?EHC plan myth bustingRequests for EHC needs assessments
Find out how a request is made, who can make the request and how to find out the progress
Making a request for an Education Health and Care needs assessmentWhen to request an Education, Health and Care needs assessmentWho can make a request for an Education Health and Care needs assessment?The Education Health and Care needs assessment processTracking progress of the Education Health and Care needs assessmentCollaborative Outcomes Meetings GuideHow does Somerset make its decision relating to SEND?Where to get more help during the Education Health and Care plan process?The EHC plan
More information on the plan and how decisions on SEND are made
Education, Health and Care plans and preparing for adulthoodEducation, Health and Care plans and school placementsEducation Health and Care plans and choosing your own supportEducation Health and Care plans and school travelProvision within the Education Health and Care planMoving into or out of SomersetEHC plan reviews
Find out about what happens at and after a review
Education, Health and Care plan annual reviewsEducation, Health and Care plan after the annual reviewCeasing an Education, Health and Care plan